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The Puritans crossed the Atlantic and came to the present-day United States in order to practice their religion without interference from the Church of England.

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The first colonists came to America to flee religious persecution in Europe. and baggy pants,

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Q: Why did the Puritans and Quakers come to America?
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What did Quakers and puritans have in common?

they were both here in America for religious reasons and rights


How were Quakers mistreated in England?

They were greatly disrespected, and no one wanted to be a part of them, and the government even didn't like the Quakers.


Why did Catholics Puritans and Quakers immigrate to America and what colonies did they establish?

They came to look for land.


Why did the Quakers come to North America?

The Quakers came to North America in search of land.


Which English religion group fled to America?

Many groups other than the Puritans came to America seeking religious freedom. Some of these include the Jews, Muslims and Buddhists.


What religoious group opposed slavery in 1688 Quakers or Puritans?

puritans Quakers accepted slaves in there new colonies


Where in America did the Quakers come from?

Quakers, the religious denomination, originate from the country of England.


Why did the Quakers come to the north?

The Quakers came to North America in search of land.


How did Puritans feel about slaves?

The Puritans were opposed to slavery and many Christians, Puritans, and Quakers protested the government because of slavery and helped make the underground railroad to free slaves. The Puritans were in America before slavery. England started the slave trade to America and France provided almost all of the slave transport on ships to America.


Did Quakers write the Mayflower Compact?

No, the passengers on the mayflower were Puritans, not Quakers.


How did puritans view Quakers?

dangerous


What was pilgrims puritans and quakers experience during colonial settlements?

The pilgrims, puritans, and quakers' experience during colonial settlements were not good.